Finding the Great Migration
Do you want to see the Great Migration? Well, so does everyone else. And everyone expects to see the river crossings that we have all seen on TV. But, as with most things in life, it isn’t quite that easy. The Great Migration, for those of you that don’t know, is the movement of around […]
Braving the Kruger National Park
What many travellers don’t know, is that the Greater Kruger National Park is split into different areas. The Kruger Park proper is mainly a self-drive destination with fairly basic self catering accommodation. Then there are the private reserves which are linked to the Kruger Park and are known for their luxury accommodation and guided safari […]
Safari, Silvan style
Silvan Safari Lodge has been on my bucket list for years. I have been a long-time fan of sister hotels Manna Bay and Camissa House in Cape Town, so when Stefan, the lodge manager, offered the opportunity to visit, I grabbed it with two hands. What has always struck me about Silvan is its modern, […]
Exclusive luxury at Cheetah Plains
Picture a private luxury villa in the bush. No one around but you and your family or friends, and a few hippos to keep you company. No need to converse with strangers. No irritating people on your game drives. Total privacy. It is what we all dream of when we think of an African safari […]
What’s your poison?
When you think African Safari, you probably picture khaki clad tourists with massive cameras, snapping away from the back of a safari vehicle. And you would be right, game drives are the most common way to explore the game reserves across Africa. The question is, are game drives the best way for you to see […]